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Welcome to CV 101! Let me take you through a step by step guide to constructing a CV that is a cogent and appealing representation of your career path. Basic Information Your full name, the city and country you currently live in, your contact details (phone number, email and…

At Oxford HR we read thousands of covering statements for charity, and NGO jobs every year. Most are missed opportunities, ranging from the densely unreadable to the merely forgettable and the dismal and disappointing. Excellent statements are far too rare. Here are a few tips on how to craft a…

Overview of International Development The international development sector can be roughly divided into two areas: development and humanitarian assistance, although of course they are closely intertwined. While development is multi-faceted and difficult to define, its principal focus is poverty reduction. Poverty is a multidimensional issue: social exclusion and lack of…

The first step in making the transition from working for a for-profit to working in the non-profit sector is to ask yourself a series of clarifying questions. Your action plan will lie in the answers. Most importantly Why do you want to work for the non-profit sector? What would you…

Career development is a lifelong endeavor, an evolution of goals and values and expertise. If you have not reached the level of success in your current path that you know yourself to be capable of, then it could be time for a change. Reinventing your professional life could be just…

THE PROBLEM Candidates interviewing badly via Skype and international telephone connections. Often the candidates are apparently competent and skilled people, but they present very badly on Skype. SOME OF THE ISSUES Poor phone and Skype connections causing interruptions. Poor interview skills on the side of clients. Too many interviewers and…

GENERAL GUIDANCE It is essential to tailor your statement to the position and employer. It really does not give a good impression if your application for the post of Director of Oxford HR is headed “Sales Director - Alpha Sales.” Keep it succinct (no more than 2 sides of A4)…

General Guidance Have one basic CV, but adjust it slightly to reflect the position and employer. Your CV must be clear and accessible. Use a reasonable sized font (at least 10 pt) and don’t be overly creative with the formatting – it will only distract from the real focus of…

The key to a successful interview is preparation. There are several things you can do to improve your performance: GENERAL GUIDANCE Make sure you do your research: have you looked at the organisation’s website? Read its latest annual report and news articles? Google for gossip and news. You can anticipate…